Twins looking to make more explosive plays in 2024…
The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Chris Paddack on the injured list on Wednesday, after he all but begged for a rest during a sit down with media after his most recent start.
Initially, the Twins called up right-handed pitcher Ronny Henriquez, a 24-year-old relief pitcher, who is having a very solid season at triple a St. Paul, but a guy who is not in the organization’s top-30 prospects, according to MLB.com, and obviously not a starter.
But rumors started swirling on Tuesday night that MN Twins decision makers had another move in their back pocket, that they were planning to bring up top pitching prospect, David Festa, a 6’6″ right handed starter who has struck out more hitters than any other pitcher in the minors.
Late Wednesday morning, Festa’s call up was confirmed by Bobby Nightengale (Star Tribune). He will make his major league debut on Thursday as Minnesota Twins starter vs the Arizona Diamondbacks.
David Festa is the Twins’ top pitching prospect and No. 5 overall prospect in their organization. MLB.com has him ranked as the No. 99 overall prospect in baseball, today. In 2024, Festa has thrown 59.2 innings for the Triple A St. Paul Saints (14 games), posting a 3.77 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. He has struckout 87 batters and surrendered 24 walks.
